Key Learning Area:
Mathematics


Lesson Topic:
Strand: Measurement
Sub-strand: Mass


Year Level:
Stage 2 - Year 3


Timing:
Each lesson should take 45 mintues
The Wiki should commence over 3 lessons


Syllabus Outcome:
MS2.4 - Estimates, Measures, Compares, and Records masses using kilograms and grams


Syllabus Indicators:
- Identifies objects that have a mass more than, less than or about the same as one kilogram
- Measures mass using a given measuring device eg a kitchen scale
- Converts between kilograms and grams
- Orders commercial products by interpreting labeling
Lesson one:
Objects to be used for the mass worksheet include:
- 1 kilogram weight- 1 litre bottle of water - A small dictionary- A whiteboard marker - Two dice- A pencil- A textbook
Mass worksheet
Lesson 2:

Materials that will need to be used prior to the lesson worksheet:

- electronic scales
- lead pencils
- rubbers
- books
- drink bottles
- lunch boxes
- student's shoes


Lesson 3:

- Interactive White Board with selected game and lesson learning material
- Maths work books
- Lead pencil
- Rubber
- Labelled commercial productions weighed in grams or kilograms e.g. chocolate, tin fruit, cereal, lollies, biscuits, chips, flour, rice, pasta, etc.